Summer Superlatives - The Bucket Getters

The Summer Superlatives series rolls on with a look at some of the region's premier scorers - The Bucket Getters!   These prospects found ways to take over games by putting the ball in the basket. The got it done at multiple levels, playing on and off the ball, and in some of the game's biggest moments. For these prospects, scoring was always top of mind.   To highlight again, these lists are not Top 5 lists! In fact, we'll aim to use each list to highlight standout prospects that we believe will eventually play at a variety of levels of college basketball. From high majors to the Division III level, these superlatives will recognize a wide range of prospects that stood out with their play on the hardwood this summer.   Here are five prospects that proved they were capable of getting a basket at any time, from anywhere on the floor. They are - The Bucket Getters!   [player_tooltip player_id='2341304' first='Abdou' last='Toure']   Toure, a 6'6" wing out of Notre Dame High School - West Haven in Connecticut, continued to be a force on the offensive end of the floor all summer long. The Top 50 prospect made the switch to BABC early in the spring and never look back, as high athleticism, off the bounce game, and perimeter shooting proved an advanced combination at every stop. He has the ability to take over games in the half-court, utilizing quick burst when attacking the rim and good feel for how to get to his spots off the bounce. He's a true three level scorer that gets in done in both the half-court and in transition, game in and game out. He pulled in a handful of offers in July (Kansas, Kansas State, Ole Miss, & Maryland), while continuing to be a priority recruit for two of the top programs in New England - Providence and UConn.   [player_tooltip player_id='2325733' first='Jaeden' last='Roberts']   Roberts, a 6'2" guard out of Putnam Science Academy in Connecticut, proved to be one of the top scoring guards in the region at multiple stops in June and July. The Team New England Basketball Club lefty plays with dynamic burst, slipping through tight spaces off the bounce and elevating quickly and with authority around the rim. He can break down defenders in isolation situations to get into his mid-range game and has turned himself into a high level shooter from behind the arc in catch and shoot situations. He's competitive, really good in transition, and plays hard all the time. He was an all-circuit performer on the MADE Hoops Circuit and cemented himself as a Division I prospect, with offers from Albany, Hofstra, Iona, and UMass-Lowell.   [player_tooltip player_id='2594613' first='Derek' last='Swartz']   Swartz, a 6'4" guard out of Portsmouth High School in New Hampshire, just got better and better as the summer went on. The Mass Rivals product is the kind of big guard you give the ball to late in the shot clock and tell to go make something happen. He's a plus athlete, has great positional size and a sturdy frame, and sees the game incredibly well. He operates on or off the ball, uses his basketball IQ as a cutter, and can score at all three level. He's a crafty finisher around the rim that also knows how to create space with the bounce to get into his pull-up game in the mid-range and from behind the arc. One of the more impressive 2028's in New England, he saved his best basketball for July and in doing so, caught the attention of some high major programs that became his first offers in Georgetown and Oklahoma State.   Ngor Agu   Agu, a 6'0" guard out of Bridgton Academy in Maine, made his presence known at June's NEPSAC Showcase, proving to be one of the top scorers at the event. A new prospect in the region, he has plus length, can handle the ball in traffic, and plays with a lightning quick first step. His burst, both as a creator and as a scorer, is noticeable, allowing him to get anywhere he wants on the floor. While he stands out with his ability to get to the rim and score, he also showed a presence as a shot maker, particularly from behind the arc in catch and shoot situations. Combine the handle, shot making, and speed in the open floor, and you have a dynamic all-around scorer. He's the typical Bridgton post-grad that was probably under-recruited out of high school, but will have an opportunity to play himself into the scholarship level this winter in the NEPSAC.   [player_tooltip player_id='2759446' first='Sam' last='Clachko']   Clachko, a 6'0" guard out of Staples High School in Connecticut, had a breakout summer, announcing himself as one of the better scoring guards in the region. Playing with Connecticut Elite, the crafty combo guard, he spent July knocking down three after three after three, on the way to some impressive scoring numbers. He did a nice job of attacking closeouts off the bounce and finishing over size with touch, proving that he was more than just a shooter. His use of the dribble was efficient and he proved to be a productive mover without the ball, cutting hard to the rim and utilizing screens to get open as a shooter. The high academic prospect took his recruitment to another level in July and will be a priority recruit at the Division 3 level, particularly among school from the NEWMAC, NESCAC, and UAA.   Next up in the Summer Superlatives series - The Standouts!

The Summer Superlatives series rolls on with a look at some of the region's premier scorers - The Bucket Getters!